On Wed, 5 Mar 2008 00:03:55 +0000, steve@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
(SteveH)
wrote:
>David Hearn <dave@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
>
>> Yes, it's me again asking more questions about which car to get!
>>
>> Having pretty much settled on getting a used Ford Focus (probably
petrol
>> due to my (irrational?) fear of dual mass flywheels!), we've noticed
>> that occasionally we'll see a Mk2 Focus pop up in our searches.
>>
>> Can anyone comment which is the better one to buy (assuming identical
>> mileage/age)? I'm thinking things like, reliability, engineering,
>> comfort etc - plus any other reason I've not thought of. Future resale
>> value may be something to consider, but we tend to keep cars until the
>> have little value - so unless we find it really isn't for us, we don't
>> plan on reselling.
>>
>> Couple of things - the Mk2 is supposedly slightly larger, so more
>> space/headroom in the back seats (something which I think some reviews
>> commented on for the Mk 1), and a slightly larger boot (something which
>> would be useful). I also believe that the workshop CDs you see on eBay
>> etc won't cover the Mk 2 as they're now online only (with a £2k signup
>> fee), and a quick search of Haynes suggests they haven't done a Mk 2
>> book yet. I've made lots of use of our Peugeot CDs and Haynes manual
>> for servicing and diagnostics etc.
>>
>> I also like the Mk 2's little display under the speedo etc which can
>> show MPG etc... but that's not a justifiable reason to go for a Mk 2...
;)
>
>*shrugs*
>
>It's a Focus.
>
>Doesn't matter which one you get, it'll be desperately dull.
I'm sure David finds this very helpful, thank you.
-Nick
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